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M108 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Howitzer, Light, Self-propelled, 105mm, M108 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GMC |
| Status |
Production complete. Phased out of service with USA. In service with others. |
| Production Period |
1961-1963 |
Production Quantity |
200+ |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
5 |
| Length, overall |
6.1 m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
3.3 m |
Height, overall |
3.2 m |
| Combat Weight |
22452 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
18436 kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
105 mm M103 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
87x105mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+74/-4 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7 mm M2 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
500x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Detroit Diesel Model 8V-71T, turbocharged, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled 8-cylinder diesel |
Transmission |
Allison Transmission XTG-411-2A cross-drive with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears |
| Horsepower |
405hp at 2300rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
18.0hp/t |
Track Width |
381 mm |
| Speed, on road |
56 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
3.962 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
511 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.71 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
390 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.8 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.451 m |
Fording |
1.8 m (1) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
none |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminium armor hull and turret provides protection against small arms fire and shell splinters. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) The M108 can be fitted with an amphibious kit (not included in standard vehicle equipment) consisting of nine air bags, four on each side of the hull and one at the front of the hull. Propulsion is provided by the tracks, reaching 6km/h on water. |
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